Florida Administrative Code

(1) The interior components that shall be inspected include the following: (a) Interior walls, ceilings, and floors; (b) Steps, stairways, and railings; (c) Countertops and representative number of installed cabinets; (d) Garage doors; (e) Interior and exterior doors and windows …

(1) Exterior systems and components include the following: (a) Exterior wall cladding/siding, flashing and trim; (b) All exterior doors; (c) Attached decks, balconies, stoops, steps, porches, and their associated railings; (d) Eaves, soffits and fascias where accessible from the …

(1) Site conditions that affect the structure include the following: (a) Vegetation; (b) Grading; (c) Surface drainage; and (d) Retaining walls on the property when any of these are likely to adversely affect the structure. (2) The inspector shall inspect all of the visible and r…

(1) For the purposes of department evaluation of applications: (a) A degree in a "related field of science," as required by Section 468.8413(2), F.S., includes a degree in any biology, chemistry, environmental, earth, or physical science. (b) To establish "documented field experi…

(1) Any person desiring an initial license by examination as a mold assessor or remediator must pass one of the written examinations approved by the Department for each license type, a list of which may be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/mold/approved_exams.html…

(1) Any license status not renewed prior to the end of each biennial renewal period will automatically convert to a delinquent status. (2) A licensee may convert a delinquent status license to active or inactive status by making a request in writing, remitting the applicable fee(…

(1) A licensee may request at renewal to place his or her license in an inactive status by making a request in writing and remitting the applicable fee(s) as listed below. (2) Licensees who wish to convert an active status license to an inactive status license during the renewal …

(1) A license shall be renewed biennially on or before July 31 of even numbered years. (2) A licensee will renew a license, whether active or inactive, by paying a biennial license renewal fee of $100.00, an unlicensed activity fee of $5.00, and completing the continuing educatio…

(1) A former licensee may apply to seek department approval for reinstatement and activation of the previous license if the individual failed to renew his or her license due to illness or economic hardship by fulfilling the requirements in subsections (2) and (3) of this rule. (2…

(1) "Continuing Education Provider" means a person or legal entity who is registered pursuant to this rule chapter and who is responsible for conducting a continuing education course approved pursuant to this rule chapter. The continuing education provider is responsible for main…

(1) Education courses shall be valid for purposes of the licensure and education requirements only if such courses have received prior approval from the Mold-Related Services Licensing Program. (2) The Department's approval of an education course will be valid for two years when …

(1) Whenever the Department finds a licensee guilty of violating a provision of Chapter 455 or 468, Part XVI, F.S., the following Disciplinary Guidelines shall be followed. The identification of violations is descriptive only; the full language of each statutory provision cited m…

(1) As an alternative to the provisions of Sections 455.255(1) and (2), F.S., the Department may provide a licensee with a notice of noncompliance for an initial offense of a minor violation. (2) A notice of non-compliance may be issued for the following minor violations: (a) Off…

(1) The following violations may be resolved by the issuance of a citation pursuant to Section 455.224, F.S., and Chapter 61-31, F.A.C. Violation Fine (a) Practice by an individual with an inactive or delinquent license, in violation of Section 468.842(1)(i), F.S. $1,000.00 (b) F…

The following alleged violations may be resolved by mediation using the procedure adopted by the Department pursuant to Section 455.2235, F.S.: (1) Section 468.842(1)(g), F.S., Committing fraud, deceit, negligence, incompetency or misconduct in the practice of mold related servic…

Rulemaking Authority 455.201, 455.203(5), 455.224 FS. Law Implemented 455.224 FS. History-New 1-6-92, Formerly 21-32.001, Amended 6-19-95, 8-15-05, Repealed 10-4-10.

(1) As used in this rule, "citation" means an instrument which meets the requirements set forth in Section 455.224, F.S., and which is served upon a licensee for the purpose of assessing a penalty in an amount established by this rule. (2) In lieu of the disciplinary procedures c…

(1) Notwithstanding citation rules adopted under applicable practice acts pursuant to Section 455.224, F.S., citations imposing a designated fine may be issued to persons or businesses not licensed by the Department for the violations listed below when there is evidence of consum…

Rulemaking Authority 455.201(1), 455.203(5) FS. Law Implemented 455.2235 FS. History-New 7-12-95, Repealed 10-22-12.

Rulemaking Authority 455.201(1), 455.203(5) FS. Law Implemented 455.2235 FS. History-New 7-12-95, Repealed 8-28-14.

Rulemaking Authority 455.201(1), 455.203(5) FS. Law Implemented 455.2235 FS. History-New 7-12-95, Repealed 8-28-14.

The following Board of Architecture and Interior Design Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person d…

The following Division of Certified Public Accountants forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by mail from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395. (1) Any person desiring to appl…

The following Athlete Agent forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring licensure as an Athlete Agent sha…

The following Florida Auctioneers Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person applying for Initial Li…

The following Florida Barber forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring licensure as a Barber by examina…

The following Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person…

The following Construction Industry Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by mail from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395. (1) Registered Contractor - Persons a…

The following Cosmetology forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring a cosmetology license based on Flor…

The following Electrical Contractors' Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person applying to become …

The following Employee Leasing Companies Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Departmental of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring to ap…

The following Landscape Architecture forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring to apply for an examinat…

The following Harbor Pilots Departmental forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person applying to take the State Pi…

The following Community Association Management forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring licensure as a…

The following Professional Geologist forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring to apply for licensure a…

The following Veterinary Medicine forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any person desiring to apply for an examination…

The following Florida Real Estate Appraisal forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395. (1) Appraisal Management Companies - (a) …

The following forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Persons applying for a Sales Associate license shall use Form DBPR …

The following forms can be obtained at www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/ or by contacting the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850)487-1395: (1) Any veteran returning from service after an honorable discharge, or…

Upon determination that two (2) years have elapsed since the department notified an applicant of a deficiency in the application and that the applicant has failed to cure the deficiency, the department shall close the review and terminate the application as deficient pursuant to …

Upon review of a non-deficient application for license, the department shall examine the application to determine if the applicant meets the qualifications for licensure set forth in the applicable licensing statutes. If the applicant meets all of the requirements for the license…

The standards and test methods as required herein pertain to specific covered products. (1) Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers: Test Methods. Manufacturers of any refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer to be sold or installed in Florida that is covered by t…

(1) Test reports submitted with certification statements by manufacturers shall be based on testing performed not earlier than two years prior to the certification submittal. The test report shall be a copy of the report produced by the testing laboratory and shall be consistent …

(1) Section 553.971(4), F.S., requires identifying information to appear on each product. (2) The manufacturer shall show on the product and on the outside of the shipping carton for any covered product, and unit carton in the case of plumbing fittings, sufficient information to …

Rulemaking Authority s.2, ch. 88-285, s. 3, ch. 94-284, Laws of Florida. Law Implemented 553.98(1) FS. History-New 2-26-91, Amended 5-10-94, Formerly 9B-53.004, Repealed 7-25-17.

(1) The Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant New Residential Building Construction, dated July 1, 1995, is herein incorporated by reference. (2) A copy of the above referenced Standard has been filed with these regulations with the Secretary of State. The Standard is also…

(1) The Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Building Construction is herein incorporated by reference. The Department shall maintain the Florida Standard for Radon-Resistant New Commercial Building Construction. (2) A copy of the above referenced Standard has been…